And then, Christmas was gone. It was a wonderful celebration, something I have been waiting for a very long time. But after 2 months with a house filled with cookies and decorations, I`ve had enough. I have cleaned everything up, the christmas tree is gone and I am ready for a new fresh start. Last night It became very late, I was wondering about all my new Ideas. This year will be filled with new changes as well, with my house and with my little company. Good changes, and it will be exciting to go further with my plans.My point of view, You make your own life, and you are also responsible for your own happiness. That`s how I live my life. I hope you will grasp and take every good possibility that comes along this year. Have a wonderful new start Girls!!Hugs Aina

I totally agree with you. The last year has taught me a lot about finding my own happiness. Like you I am hoping for good things with my little business this year although it is going to be a slow start for it as these first two months of the year will be filled with last minute Wedding preparations! We took our tree down on Friday too. It gets to the point where it all starts to look a bit sad and dusty. The branches of ours were drooping almost to the floor. So we took it down and moved some of the furniture around to freshen things up. The weather here is bitterly cold so we are staying in snug and warm and I am spending the day doing lots of searching for creative inspiration. Wishing you a happy 2009 and hope your business and home plans go very well. Fiona x

Thanks for this inspiring and positive post. I myself have been in quite a January-bad-mood ... it was good to read of your energy!On the one hand, christmas time was such a long time full of excitement and crafts and on the other hand I still remember October as if it was yesterday!! Funny how it works! Have a wonderful start into 2009 and many ideas. I wish you as well that all your plans with the shop and alterations just work out great!Yours, Theresa

Hello Aina yes there is wisdom in your words, and I agree with you sooo much. Yes it is sad but good to say bye bye to ChristmasxxxxI hope you received my email/reply to your querie..let me know if you did not.Have a lovely week.Lots of hugs Lynn xx

Wonderful pictures as always here Aina! I belive that with your optimism and good spirit everything will go great for you - I´m so happy to be able to follow your inspiring ideas here in Blogger! I must say, that your blog has been one (if not the best) source of inspiration for me this year! So I´ll hope to see much more! :) :)